[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TURNER INDUSTRIES' PARIS FACILITY
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HON. PAT FALLON
of texas
in the house of representatives
Friday, June 28, 2024
Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of Turner Industries' pipe fabrication facility in Paris,
Texas. Turner Industries specializes in innovative industrial
contracting to fully meet client needs while prioritizing safety,
efficiency, and reliability.
Turner Industries was first established in 1961 by Bert Turner, a
young engineer with an entrepreneurial vision. Over the years, it has
expanded its presence along the Gulf Coast and offered additional
services, including construction, transportation, maintenance, and
steel fabrication. In 1998, Turner opened its state-of-the-art pipe
fabrication facility in Paris with over 375 acres of space. Each pipe
assembled here is precision-built to support power generation
facilities, refineries, and petrochemical plants across the nation.
For its outstanding work, Turner Industries has been recognized as
the number one industrial contractor in the Associated Builders and
Contractors' Top 250 Contractors list. It has also been honored by the
Construction Users Roundtable and presented with the prestigious
Construction Industry Safety Excellence Award three times for its
commitment to employee safety.
In addition to serving as a critical energy backbone for our nation,
Turner employs over 20,000 hardworking professionals across its
facilities. It has invested in a new Operations Building at its Paris
facility, which will greatly contribute to the North Texas workforce
and community. I would like to especially recognize Mr. Chris Bailey,
who serves as the Plant Manager and Vice President for Turner's Paris
operations. Mr. Bailey has dedicated himself to building and supporting
educational programs in the North Texas community.
I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our Nation's
Capitol to recognize this historic occasion and investment for the
people of District 4. Congratulations to Tuner Industries, and I wish
them the best.
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